Operation Risk Specialist- Associate

Job Title- Risk Specialist, AS

Location- Mumbai, India

Role Description

The purpose of the Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM) function is to ensure that the banks Non-Financial Risk (NFR) exposure is adequately managed in-line with the group wide risk appetite and NFRM framework. To achieve this the NFRM function requires:

• Risk Managers with experience, seniority and tools to assess complex risks and intervene where they lie outside the banks risk appetite
• A comprehensive, integrated, simple and easy to use NFR Framework with supporting technology that assists risk identification, assessment and remediation
• Strong understanding of the businesses combined with regular engagement which would allow NFRM to provide support, review and challenge in line with the 3 Lines of Defence Model
• Close coordination with all 2nd Line of Defence (LoD) Risk Type Controllers to facilitate the production of a holistic view of NFR
• Proper consideration of emerging risks, rather than just current issues
• Effective governance combined with supporting MI that facilitates decision-making

NFRM is a matrix organization with business/region and functional specialist axes

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy
• Gender neutral parental leaves
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
• Accident and Term life Insurance
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities

This role in the NFR Mumbai Risk Centre’s QA team will be expected to effectively perform 2nd LoD responsibilities such as:

• Execute quality assurance processes to ensure NFRM consistently meet NFR quality standards set by the Bank
• Execute quality assurance processes to help functions ensure they meet NFR quality standards set by the Bank – i.e. provide data insights to Framework Adherence
• Leverage quality assurance outcomes to identify opportunities that improve operating and design efficiencies – standards; processes; tooling etc
• Execute quality assurance processes that improve the quality, value and consistency of risk management focus

Your skills and experience

• A robust understanding of Non-Financial Risk Management principles and practices
• Demonstrable experience of developing strong working relationships with business areas to facilitate successful risk management within the 3 LoD model
• Advanced user of MS Excel / Access database with experience of data aggregation and manipulation to produce meaningful MI
• Worked with Senior Stakeholders within a high pressure dynamic environment

How we’ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs